#B5810A Hex Color
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Reach for #b5810a when a design needs a mustard yellow with real weight. Its low saturation and dark value keep it mellow instead of loud, so it works better as a supporting tone or accent than a full background. The hex code pairs nicely with deep teal, and black text reads clearly on it at about 6.1:1 contrast, enough for body copy.
Questions about #b5810a
What is #b5810a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5810a is rgb(181, 129, 10), in HSL hsl(42, 90%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 94%, 29%.
What text color works best on #b5810a?
Black text is the safe choice, with about 6.1:1 contrast against #b5810a. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text, while white text falls short and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #b5810a?
Deep teal makes the mustard tone feel richer than a plain white background ever would. Cream and dark brown also work, keeping the palette warm without letting it turn muddy.
Is #b5810a readable on white or black?
#b5810a has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.